Wall-paper-hanging apparatus



Feb. 4, 1930.

.c. c. MQBURNEY 1,745,802 WALL PAPER HANGING APEARATUS Filed May a1. 1928 s Sheets-Sheet 1 Inventor lav'ks' (UM-{Bulky B y Attomqy Feb. 4, 1930. c; c, MCB EY 1,745,802

WALL PAPER HKNGING APPARATUS Filed May 31. 1928 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 Attorng Feb. 4, l 930.

ln'ventar the desired length.

Patented F eh. 4, 1939 UNITED TATE PATENT OFFICE CHARLES ooURTLANni/ibBuRNEY, or MARYSVILLE, KANSAS I WALL-PAPER-HANGING APPARATUS Application filed May 31,

A paper froma roll, coating the same with paste on one side, brushing the coated strip against the wall or ceiling, and cutting the strip at Another important object of the invention 0 is to provide a wall paper hanging apparatus of the above mentioned character wherein the container for the paste has connection with an air pump whereby to create a pressure in thecontainer to effect the delivery of the paste to the distributor over which the strip of paper travels while being unrolled. A; further object-is toprovide a wall paper hanging apparatus that will save considerable time and labor in papering a wall or ceiling, the simplicity of my apparatus enabling the parts to be readily and easily operated. I

A further object is to provide a wall paper hanging apparatus of the above mentioned 2 character which is simple in construction, in-

expensive, strong and durable and further well adapted to the purpose for which it is designed.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings. I In the accompanying drawings wherein like reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the views:

Figure 1 is. a side elevation of the wall paper hanging apparatus embodying my vention. I 1 o Figure 2 is an enlarged front elevation of the'jframe and the paste distributor showing the actuating means for the pivoted cutter and also illustrating the'manner in which the brush is'mounted on the frame.

Figure 3 is 'a vertical sectional view through the {device showing the manner in which the wall paper is disposed around the paste distributor'and over the brush, and also illustrating the normalposition of the coacting cutters.

Figure 4 is a sectionaliview taken approXi- 1928. Serial No. 281,708.

mately on the line H of Figure 3, looking in the direction vof the arrows.

Figure 5 is a detail perspective view of the stationary cutter.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken on the ling, 6-6 of Figure 1, looking downwardly, an 1 Figure 7 is a sectional view through the horizontal portion of the inverted U-shaped paste distributor.

In the drawings wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 1 designates a substantially U-shaped frame constructed of tubular material, and this frame isdisposedhorizontally. Averticallydisposed hollow handle 2 is connected to the intermediate portion of the crown, or base of this U-shaped hollow frame by means of the T-fitting 3 so that the hollow handle will communicate with the tubular frame, for a purpose to be presently described.

As is clearly shown in Figure 1, this handle is slightly inclined. A

A substantially inverted U-shaped tubular paste distributor unit 4 is formed at its free ends with the laterally disposed portions 5 that receive the free ends of the arms of the horizontally disposed tubular U-shaped frame 1 whereby said paste distributor unit is carried by the forward end of the frame 1 and formed in the crown portion of the U-shaped paste distributor 4 are the paste emitting apertures 6, the same being arranged in the particular manner as shown more clearly in Figure'7.

A pair of vertically disposed brackets 7 are secured at their lower ends to the inter-' mediate portions of the respective arms of the U-shaped frame 1 and the upper end portion of the brackets are disposed forwardly and slightly upwardly for disposition above the inverted U-shaped paste distributor 4 as shown at 8 in Figures 1 and 3, respectively. J ournaled for rotation between the free ends of the laterally disposedportions 8 are the ets 12 that extend upwardly from the respectionary transversely disposed cutter 13 that is formed at its respective ends with the laterally extending arms 1 1 for rigid attachment to the intermediate portions of the respective vertically disposed brackets 7, and saidwall" paper passes beneath the crown portion of the inverted U-shaped paste distributor unit 4, and thence upwardly over the rotary brush 10 as clearly shown in Figures. 1 and. 3 of the drawings. In Figure 5' there is shown the specificconstruction of the; stationary. cutter. I

Cooperating with the stationary cutter is the movable cutter 15 that is disposed above the stationary cutter and is formed; at its end with therearwardly extending arms; 16 that arepivotally connected at their free ends to. the; upper portion of the respective brackets 7 as'at 17. A retractile coil spring 18is con-.- nected at one end to one of thearms-16'-,.and at its other end to the adjacent laterally disposed portion 8 for normally holding the-piv-- oted. cutter in'a raised position out of engage ment with the stationary cutter 13, and for the purpose of moving the pivoted cutter to;

an operative position, there is provided a le.-- ver 19 that is rigidly secured at its inner end.

to the forward end portion of each.- arm 16;.

and these levers extend forwardly beyond thev inverted U-shaped paste distributor unit 4 outwardly of the-respective arms thereof, asclearly indicated in Figuresl and 2.v V

' Journaled through suitable bearing members 20 that extend downwardly from; the; base portion of the U-shaped frame. 1 adjacent the respecti-vearms thereof is the. elongated rod 21 and; the outer-ends of this red have associated therewith the forwardly projecting arms 22 that are-in turn connected to the-outer ends of the respective levers19; by means of thelinks 23.

An operating rod 28 is o'pera-tivcly connected at its upper end to the rock shaft form.- ing rod 21 and this opera-ting rod extends downwardly along thetubular handle 2: and; has its lower end disposed through an offset. guide-24 as shown more clearly in Figure. 6. A handle 25 is arranged on: the; lower end of r the operatingrod asshown in Figure 1-.

Also forming a salient part of the present invention'is the paste receivingtank or receptacle 26 that is filled from the top-andisprovided with an outletnippl'e 27 that has com munication with the lower end of the hollow handle 2' through' the medium of theflexible hose 28. A valve 29 is associated with; the nipple 27, while a spring pressed valve 30 is associated with the lower end of the: hollow handle An a1rpump31 of any conventional con.--

struction is operatively' connected with the top of the tank 26 through the medium of the hose 32 and the piston rod 33 that is associated with the air pump 31 has at its upper end'the handle 34 and manifestly when this piston is actuated, air under pressure is admitted to the tank 26so. that a pressure will. be exerted onithe' paste. A gage 35 is associated with the top of the tank for indicating air pressure in said tank.

' Theoperationof my improved wall paper hanging apparatus may be briefiy stated as follows. The paper hanger holds the apparatus by, the. hollow handle 2, and by openingthe valve 30 the paste underpressure will pass upwardly through the hollow handle and through the tubular frame into the tubu lar paste distributor unit from which said paste will be discharged through the openings 6v onto one face of the wallpaper that is unrolled from theroll and thecoated surface of the paper will be pasted to the ceiling or wall; by the brush 10 in the manner as indicated in. Figures 1. and as the apparatus ismoved in theright hand direction, the paper will be un-,- ro'lled from; the roll,- and. coated and. then' pastedtothe surface.

When the desired length has been un-rolled, thehandle 25 isactuated to operate the movable cutter 15 andbring the same into-cooperation with. the stationary cutter whereby to sever or"cut the pasted; strip from the rolhas is obvious from the construction showninthe drawings.

The cutting off, of a length of wall paper from theroll is occasioned by swinging-"the operating rod 23 rearwardly in its offset guide 24' whereby to rock therod or shaft 21 to effect the downward swinging movement of the forwardly projecting arms 22. This will result in the pivoted: cutter being moved downwardly to an. operative position for (20-; operation with the stationary cutter.

It will'thus be seen from the foregoing description that Ihave provided a paper hangingapparatus that will expedite theipaper ing of a wall or ceiling-,- and due to its simplicity the parts can be readily and easily actuated, and. furthermore whenthe I roll of wall paper has been. entirely consumed a new roll can be readily and easily placedin position on'the frame. 7 I 7 Not only will an apparatus of this character save'considera-bletime, but the same will enable a-ceilingor any otheroverhead surface tobepapered in an easy andaefiicient manner...

Furthermore a structure of the present character-can be handled very easily. The

device can-also be manufactured at-a very low cost-and will'be strong and du'rable'and at all times positive and eflici'entincarrying outthe purposesfor whichit isdesigned.

While I have shown the preferred emand arrangement of parts may be resorted to tion of the U-shaped paste distributor being formed with a series of paste emittingapertures, the free end of the strip of paper adapted to pass over the crown portion of the paste distributor unit, the paste being applied to one side of the paper as the same passes across the paste emitting aperture, and means supported by the frame for pasting the coated paper to a wall.

2. In a Wall paper hanging apparatus, a

3 tubular U-shaped frame adapted to support 7 a roll of paper, a vertically disposed hollow handle communicating at its upper end with said'tubular frame, a tank containing paste under pressure, means for delivering paste under pressure to the hollow handle, a substantially U-shaped tubular paste distributor unit communicating with the free ends of the arms of the U-shaped frame, the crown portion of the U-shaped paste distributor being formed with a series of paste emitting apertures, the free end of the strip of paper adapted to pass over the crown portion of the paste distributor unit, the paste being applied to one side of the paper as the same passes across the paste emitting aperture, means supported by the frame for pasting the coated paper to a wall, said means comprising a pair of brackets extending upwardly from the arms of the U-shaped frame, the upper ends of the brackets being disposedlaterally over the paste distributor unit, and a brush supported transversely between the free ends of the laterally disposed portions.

3. In a wall paper hanging apparatus, a tubular U-shaped frame adapted to support a roll of paper, a vertically disposed'hollow handle communicating at its upper end with said tubular frame, a tank containing paste under pressure, means for delivering paste under pressure tothe hollow handle, a substantially U-shaped tubular paste distributor unit communicating with the free ends of the arms of the U-shaped frame,'the crown portion of the U-shaped paste distributor being formed with a series of paste emitting apertures, the free end of the strip of paper adapted to pass over'the crown portion of the paste distributor unit, the paste being applied to one side of the paper as the same passes across the paste emitting aperture,

means supported by the frame for pasting the coated paper to a wall, andmeans for cutting off a length of the coated wall paper from the'roll.

4. In a wall paper hanging apparatus, a tubular U-shaped frame adapted to support a roll of paper, a vertically disposed hollow handle communicating at its upper end with said tubular frame, a tank containing paste under pressure, means for delivering paste under. pressure to the hollow handle, a substantially U-shaped tubular paste distributor unit communicating with the free ends of the arms of the U-shaped frame, the crown portion of the U-shaped paste distributor being formed with a series of paste emitting apertures, the free end of the strip of paper adapted to pass over'the crown portion of the paste distributor unit, the paste being applied to one side of the paper as the same passes across the paste emitting aperture, means supported by the frame for pasting the coated paper to a wall, means for cutting off a length of the coated wall paper from the roll, said last mentioned means comprising a stationary cutter supported on the frame transversely below the strip that is unrolled from said roll, and a pivoted coacting cutter supported on the frame above said strip, means for normally holding the pivoted cutter in an inoperative position, and means operable adjacent the handle for moving the pivoted cutter to an operative position.

5. Ina wall paper hanging apparatus, a tubular U-shaped frame adapted to support a roll of paper, a vertically disposed hollow handle communicating at its upper end with said tubular frame, a tank containing paste under pressure, means for delivering paste under pressure to the hollow handle, a substantially U-shaped tubular paste distributor unit communicating with the free ends of the arms of the U-shaped frame, the crown portion of the U-shaped paste distributor being formed with a series of paste emitting apertures, the free end of the strip of paper adapted to pass over the crown portion of the paste distributor unit, the paste being applied to one side of the paper as the same passes across roll of paper supported transversely across the frame, the free end of the strip of paper adapted to pass over the crown portion of the paste distributor unit, the paste being applied to one side of the paper as the same passes across the paste emitting aperture, means supported by the framefor pasting the coated paper to a wall, said means comprising a pair of brackets extending upwardly from the arms of the U-shaped frame, the upper ends ofthe brackets being disposed laterally overthe paste distributor unit, a brush supported transversely between the free ends of the laterally disposed portions, and additional means for cutting off the coated portion of the'paper from said roll, said means comprising atransverse cutter rigidly attached at its ends to the respective brackets,

a pivoted cutter arranged above thestationary cutter and connected to said brackets, means for normally holding the pivoted cutter in-a raised inoperative position, and means operable at'the handle portion of the apparatus for moving the pivoted cutter to a 10W- ered'operativeposition. r V

In testimony whereof I affix my signature. CHARLES COURTLAND' McBURNEY. I 

